A lung disorder caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers. It results in fibrosis of the lung parenchyma. Signs and symptoms include coughing, shortness of breath and chest pain.
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Connect with organizations supporting the asbestosis community
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
Connect with organizations supporting the asbestosis community
Helpful links for rare disease information and support
Questions that may be helpful when speaking with your healthcare team
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European rare disease database
Genetic and Rare Diseases Info Center
1 peer-reviewed source from PubMed
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